Softball Game Preview: Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights vs. Western Warriors

Mater Academy East Las Vegas is a perfect 5-0 against Western since March of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Knights will head out to square off against the Warriors at 3:30 p.m. Mater Academy East Las Vegas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.

On Wednesday, Mater Academy East Las Vegas came up short against Moapa Valley and fell 11-8. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.

Telisha Sayles

Stolen Base

04/16/25 @ Moapa Valley	4
04/15/25 vs Democracy Prep Agassi Campus	1
04/09/25 @ Cheyenne	2
04/08/25 @ Virgin Valley	2
04/04/25 vs Western	3
+ 6 more games

Telisha Sayles led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run. She has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 11 times she's played.

Meanwhile, Western was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Cheyenne, falling 19-4. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.

Aundrea Rangel was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Western's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Mater Academy East Las Vegas, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.

Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mater Academy East Las Vegas has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Western struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Mater Academy East Las Vegas took their win against Western in their previous matchup on April 4th by a conclusive 18-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.